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Keynote SpeakerRenata Koch Alvarenga

Gender and Climate Expert, Founder and Executive Director, EmpoderaClima, Master of Public Policy, Harvard University

Renata Koch Alvarenga, from Brazil, is a leading voice for gender equality and youth leadership in the global climate movement, having been involved in climate justice spaces for the past decade. She founded the youth-led and Brazil-based organization EmpoderaClima at 22 years old, to raise awareness of the need for... Read more

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Popular Talks by Renata Koch Alvarenga

  • Gender and Climate Justice

    Exploring the intersection of gender equality and climate action, and the need for inclusive policies that empower women in climate decision-making.

  • Youth Leadership in Climate Action

    The transformative power of youth-led climate activism and how young people can drive meaningful change at local and global levels.

  • Disaster Risk Preparedness and Resilience

    Strategies for building resilience in vulnerable communities, with a focus on disaster risk finance and preparedness, especially in the Global South.

  • Global Climate Policy and UNFCCC/COP Negotiations

    Insights into global climate policy and how stakeholders—governments, civil society, and youth—can influence international climate negotiations.

  • Gender and Climate Education

    The critical role of gender-responsive climate education in empowering girls to become leaders in climate action and environmental sustainability.

  • Climate Finance for a Sustainable Future

    How innovative financial instruments like catastrophe bonds and insurance can strengthen resilience in regions facing climate disasters.

  • Women’s Empowerment in Climate Action

    The essential role of women in leading climate solutions and how we can elevate women’s voices in global environmental decision-making.

Biography

Renata Koch Alvarenga, from Brazil, is a leading voice for gender equality and youth leadership in the global climate movement, having been involved in climate justice spaces for the past decade. She founded the youth-led and Brazil-based organization EmpoderaClima at 22 years old, to raise awareness of the need for women’s empowerment in climate decision-making spaces, and advocate for girl’s education and climate action in the Global South – especially in Latin America and the Caribbean.

In 2021, Renata was the first young Brazilian to speak at the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW65) opening, alongside the UN Secretary- General. That same year, she was nominated by Malala Yousafzai as a young leader to watch at the UN COP26. She is part of the 2022 class of Environmental Educators 30 Under 30, and she has been on boards, youth councils, and leadership programs of various international organizations, including UN Women, the UN Girls’ Education Initiative, the World Economic Forum, Vital Voices, Bloomberg, and the New York Times. Recently, Renata was awarded the inaugural Emerging Leaders Beautiful Forces grant by Estée Lauder for her innovative and bold work with young women in Brazil.

Renata graduated with a Master’s in Public Policy from Harvard University, where she researched climate finance and resilience and worked with the Belfer Center for International Relations and the Center for International Development, doing fieldwork in Puerto Rico and Barbados. Renata has professional experience in global climate policy and diplomacy, having worked at the British Mission in Brazil, the United Nations Youth Office, and the World Bank Headquarters. Recently Renata Koch Alvarenga was featured in the Forbes Under 30 list of Brazil, as the cover feature for Social Entrepreneurship.

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Renata Koch Alvarenga speaks on Climate, Diversity, Inspirational Women, Sustainability. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Renata to align the content with your delegates and goals.

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Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Renata Koch Alvarenga is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).

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What makes Renata Koch Alvarenga a strong fit as a keynote speaker?

Renata Koch Alvarenga's areas of expertise include Climate, Diversity, Inspirational Women, Sustainability. To get a clear sense of Renata's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.

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